DenBiker
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DenBiker replied to the topic Mini Iowa Criss-cross: My 8 day RAGBRAI/Iowa's Ride combo LOOP in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 weeks, 1 day ago
I really like your “Great Iowa Loop”. Considering doing the same.
From what I see on the Forum it looks like several will be making the Sheldon – Le Mars trek. I’m all for joining forces and see if we can collectively figure out the baggage transfer issue.
DenBiker replied to the topic Omaha to ride Start on July 20 in the forum Looking for RIDES 2019 7 months, 2 weeks ago
See the post “Flying into Omaha? Need a Ride?” (currently on page 4 of the Forum.) Jason has been offering to pick up up riders from the airport.
DenBiker replied to the topic ragbrai.com inaccessible from France in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 7 months, 2 weeks ago
I ran into the same USA Today block when I was traveling in Portugal, Ireland and England earlier this year. Fortunately I had taken care of all of our team’s needs before I left.
DenBiker started the topic Mileage Correction in the forum Miscellaneous 7 months, 2 weeks ago
For what it is worth…
The mileage on the new Day 3 map is incorrect – a 6 mile error. Winterset to AG Oasis is 16.0 not 10.0 as listed and Oasis to Cumming is 6.7 not 12.7.
DenBiker replied to the topic Are their bike bands for daily riders? in the forum Miscellaneous 7 months, 2 weeks ago
We have a three day rider in our group. She was issued the 3 individual rider bands and a non numbered bike band. Sounds like they missed getting one to you. I’d check at the RAGBRAI booth in your start town and see if they can provide you one.
DenBiker replied to the topic Looking for a ride from Omaha to Council Bluffs on afternoon of 7/20 in the forum Looking for RIDES 2019 8 months ago
Dan, The following was posted a few days ago. It is currently buried on page 8 of the Forum (may even have to look further down). Might want to contact Jason.
Flying into Omaha? Need a Ride?
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Started 4 weeks ago by Jason Kuehnhold
Latest reply from Jason Kuehnhold 5 days, 14 hours ago
Let me pick you and your gear up…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic Here is my packing list for RAGBRAI 2019. Thoughts? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVI – 2018 8 months, 1 week ago
WOW – You are packing A LOT OF STUFF! Cut it down and you will be much happier!
DenBiker replied to the topic The Ride 2019 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months, 1 week ago
Days 2 & 3 for me. Grew up in Winterset (longer than I care to remember ago).
DenBiker replied to the topic bike bag in the forum Miscellaneous 8 months, 1 week ago
I agree with Uncle Kraig. His packing plan is perfect. I am not a fan of handlebar packs. Aside from taking up valuable space on the bars (I change hand position a lot), handlebar packs have a tendency (especially when loaded) to make steering more difficult. HOWEVER if you think you absolutely need to take more “stuff” let me offer this. On…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic haven't received actual wristbands yet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Ours arrived today as well. I concur with KenH – things are going much better than last year.
DenBiker replied to the topic Council Bluffs/Omaha bus routes in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Not sure about buses but I thought I recall seeing a post about shuttle service from OMA to the expo site. But in all honesty I am getting older and it could have just been a figment of my imagination. Any one else remember such a thing???
BTW – It is probably no more than 3 to 4 miles from the airport to the Mid America Center. A cab ride…[Read more]
DenBiker started the topic FOUNDERS STATUE – Fundraising Status in the forum Miscellaneous 8 months, 2 weeks ago
I haven’t heard much about the Founder”s Statue and the status of the fundraising effort. Anyone else heard?
DenBiker replied to the topic Camping Friday At the start town? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Scott, I think you can say that camping in Council Bluffs on Friday night is quite doable. Now to the other part of your inquiry – should you fly in on Friday or Saturday. If it were me (and all other things being equal) I’d do Friday. You will have enough time to assemble the bike, get your stuff and set up your tent if you wait until Saturday…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic haven't received actual wristbands yet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months, 2 weeks ago
I can only speculate that they are shipped out in the order of the wristband numbers. The team always has sequential numbers which appear to be separated from sheets/rolls of preprinted bands. Thus those teams which were assigned numbers first would get their packets first.
The week delay between creating the label and shipping sounds like what…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic haven't received actual wristbands yet in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Packets have started to ship. Our team was notified yesterday and tracking confirms it is half way here. In the past the shipping process has taken a couple of weeks to complete so don’t worry if you don’t get your notice for a few days.
DenBiker replied to the topic Baggage Truck in Atlantic in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Atlantic says they will use the same campgrounds as they did in 2011. If my memory serves me correctly the main campground that year was in Sunnyside Park. The baggage truck should be there as well.
DenBiker started the topic Packet Shipping is Underway in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Got a notice this morning that our team’s packet has shipped! This is great news considering last year ours wasn’t shipped until well into July! Glad we are seeing them go out earlier this year.
DenBiker replied to the topic Hills this year? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Actually looks can be a bit deceiving. Google Earth shows that the main climb to be just about 170 feet in .8 miles. That calculates to be right at a 4% grade. Within that climb I found a 1/4 mile segment at 5.5%. The last time we rode it I remember it as a hill that got your attention but was not one for any record books at all.
Just a note…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic Day 1 Sunday in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 9 months, 2 weeks ago
I do not know about any planned road construction. My guess it is just a case of “Been there, Done that!” (2013). Besides how else are you going to add a few miles and a couple of “nice” hills?
DenBiker replied to the topic How to get there from Toronto? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Ship your bikes using a separate service and fly on your Air Canada flt. RAGBRAI lists some connections to bike shipping services on the website under “THE RIDE”; “SERVICES”; “Shipping”.